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43rd Annual Northeast Ship Model Conference — April 25, 2026

The Northeast Ship Model Conference is one of the longest-running regional gatherings for ship modelers in the country, bringing together builders of all skill levels for a day of models, demonstrations, and camaraderie. This year’s 43rd edition returned to its longtime home at the Port ‘n Starboard in New London on April 25, with the USS Constitution Model Shipwright Guild serving as host club. (The host club rotates annually, but the venue remains the same — and for good reason.)

The turnout was strong: over 100 registered attendees plus walk-in visitors, with nearly 100 models on display spanning sail, power, and everything in between.

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Start a Ship Model Club in Tennessee!

Are there any scale ship modelers in the Memphis area? One of your fellow hobbyists is looking to find out.

A reader in Eads, Tennessee, is interested in connecting with other ship modelers in the greater Memphis region with an eye toward forming a local club — a place to share research, swap techniques, and enjoy the kind of bench talk that only happens when modelers get together in person.

If you’re in the area and interested, reach out to the editor at editor@shipsinscale.com and we’ll put you in touch.

Ship modeling clubs are one of the best things that can happen to this hobby. They’re where skills get passed down, friendships get built, and projects that seemed impossible suddenly become approachable. If you’ve ever thought about having a local community to build alongside, this might be the spark you’ve been waiting for.